Table 1.
Demographics of 73 free cats adopted (4 pairs) and 78 normal-fee cats (6 pairs) adopted from the Cat Haven shelter, WA, in 2013–2015.
| Cat Demographics | Free Cats n = 73 (%) | Normal-Fee Cats n = 78 (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Cat Ages | ||
| Age range | 1–16 years | 1–14 years |
| Age mean | 4 years | 3 years |
| Cat Sex | ||
| TOTAL females | 52 (71) | 57 (73) |
| Female adults | 46 (63) | 54 (69) |
| Female matures | 6 (8) | 3 (4) |
| TOTAL males | 21 (29) | 21 (27) |
| Male adults | 16 (22) | 19 (24) |
| Male matures | 5 (7) | 2 (3) |
| Pelage Varieties | ||
| Blacks and Browns | 9 (12) | 6 (8) |
| Calicos and Tortoiseshells | 8 (11) | 17 (22) |
| Brindles and Gingers | 9 (12) | 4 (5) |
| Greys and Whites | 9 (12) | 13 (17) |
| Piebalds | 12 (16) | 13 (17) |
| Tabbies | 26 (36) | 25 (32) |
| Cat Fate | ||
| Alive and Retained by original adopter | 68 (93) | 75 (96) |
| 1 Dead | 3 (4) | 0 (0) |
| 2 Returned to shelter | 0 (0) | 3 (4) |
| 3 Rehomed privately | 1 (1) | 0 (0) |
| 4 Ran away | 1 (1) | 0 (0) |
1 One cat died of cancer, one of liver disease and the third cat was hit by a car two weeks after adoption. 2 One mother-son pair of cats were returned to Cat Haven because of fighting with other cats in the household. The third cat was maladjusted to indoor-only living. 3 One cat developed a bond with a relative of the original adopter and was permanently rehomed with the relative. 4 Indoor-only cat did not return home after escaping through a door accidentally left open.